The second tool is the frother, the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus. Again, from Williams-Sonoma, but they do still sell this one for $99. GRAB IT now, it is the bomb. I have had one since 2007 and could not live without it.
Secret Hint: SKIM MILK, only, makes the best froth.

And lastly, the cinnamon. A natural boost to metabolism, ground cinnamon should be a part of every daily diet
and this is great way to take yours...

So, how to do it? Start your froth and preheat your coffee machine. Pour the all of froth and milk into the bottom of a coffee mug, I like glass for the "show". Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon and place in brew position. Select the most concentrated brew your machine offers (the fewest ounce brew) and drip directly over the mug of froth. Viola!

Monday, June 24, 2013

Skinny Girl cocktails are a passion of mine. It seems to be a major injustice that all cocktails are not created calorie free.
Here you will find four of my summer faves, all "lightened" up on the sugar.

Most professionally crafted drinks are loaded with hidden calories, mainly from sugar. The sour mix is a major player in this game, responsible for nearly doubling the calorie count on our favorite summer drinks. I have toyed with sugar substitutes for years using my family for guinea pigs and many, many batches of very sour margaritas later I think I've found the solution. I start with Truvia.

Buy yourself a box of Truvia packets and use one as the base for your next skinny girl drink. I think you'll be very surprised at just how sweet and "saccharin-free" the flavor is.

My first recipe is for the Skinny Girl Mojito. A must have in every recipe file; this recipe is fresh, and not too minty. With it is it's partner in crime, the Skinny Girl Margarita.

The next drink on my list is a twist on the classic hurricane. Made with ingredients in every home kitchen, the low-sugar sweetener in this drink is Mott's for Tot's, along with rum, amaretto and more.

Lastly, is my recipe for Legal Seafood's Red Sangria, lightened up with sugar-free Sprite. This packs a big punch at parties and can be made ahead in jugs, just wait and add the soda to the pitcher as you serve.